Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
freeman
Noun
/ˈfriː.mən/
Definition
A person who is not a slave or serf and has the privileges of a free citizen.
Examples
- As a freeman, he could vote and participate in civic activities.
- The town granted him the title of freeman after his years of service.
- In medieval times, only freemen could own land and conduct business.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who enjoys freedom and rights that are not granted to others who are bound or restricted.
Synonyms
- liberated
- citizen
- independent
- non-serf
